Holter monitor

[ hohl-ter ]

noun

1. a portable electrocardiograph worn by a patient over an extended period of time to assess the effects on heart function of activities of daily living.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Holter monitor¹

First recorded in 1970–75; named after Norman J. Holter (1914–83), U.S. physicist, who developed it

Example Sentences

Although the event monitors are more comfortable and can be worn longer than a Holter monitor, they sometimes fall off early or cause problems such as skin irritation from adhesives.

From Science Daily

Ten to 20 years ago, a child had to wear, for 24 to 48 hours, a Holter monitor consisting of a device about the size of a smartphone attached by wires to five electrodes that were adhered to the child's chest.

From Science Daily

She had ultrasounds and chest X-rays; an echocardiogram showed that her heart was pumping normally; and something called a Holter monitor, a wearable device that tracks heartbeats for 24 hours, showed only that her heart sometimes beat rapidly.

From New York Times

The cardiologist had her wear a Holter monitor, a device that tracks cardiac rhythm.

From Washington Post

A Holter monitor, a portable EKG device that is worn for 24 hours or longer, can reveal how often AFib episodes occur and how long they last.

From Washington Post